Brother MFC9650 Series User manual

Brand: Brother

Model: MFC9650 Series

Category: Print & Scan

Type: User manual

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Brother MFC9650 Series

Product Overview

PRODUCT OVERVIEW FOR THE BROTHER MFC9650 MULTI FUNCTION CENTRE

This document is designed to explain in greater detail some of the more sophisticated / unique

features that are included with the MFC9650. This document is split into different sections FAX,

PRINTER, SCANNER, COPIER and PC FAX, additionally, features of the optional NC-8000

Network Interface Card. For convenience, the first section gives a brief overview of the

MFC9650’s stronger features; it is followed by a more in-depth discussion of the features listed

in the first section. First section text is placed in a box, for example:

1. 600dpi Printing

This is followed by a second section (a more detailed explanation) which is

underlined:

1. 600dpi printing

MFC9650 Images

Brother MFC9650 Multi Function Centre

Brother MFC9650 with optional lower cassette

(LT-400).

The bypass try is so that letter headed, different

coloured paper, etc. can be easily fed.

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Product Overview

As Multi Function Products have developed over the last few years their success has let to

further developments in added features and faster print speeds. The key feature of this

development is a demand for a fast, compact workgroup version. The major development in

this area is the foundation of a new telecommunications standard by the ITU-T (the body

responsible for bringing compatibility throughout the telecommunications industry). This

recommendation is named the T.37 Recommendation and incorporates some fascinating new

features regarding Local Area Network (LAN) and Internet development.

Few can equal the Brother MFC9650 for speed, quality, features and Network connectivity

creating a one-stop communication centre for all your needs.

MFC9650 Features

1. PLAIN PAPER FAX

2. LASER PRINTER

3. CONVENIENCE COPIER

4. TWAIN COMPATIBLE SCANNER

5. PC FAX

NC-8000 Features

1. NETWORK PRINTER

2. INTERNET FAX

3. E-MAIL TO INTERNET FAX OR INTERNET FAX TO E-MAIL

4. NETWORK SCANNER / SCAN TO E-MAIL

5. WEB BASED MANAGEMENT

6. NETWORK MANAGEMENT

7. RELAY BROADCASTING

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Plain Paper Fax

The MFC9650 comes with a range of sophisticated features and also proves extremely useful

thanks to

1. Modem Speed

14400BPS Modem Speed Transmits documents in as little as 6 seconds using latest the

encoding and compression techniques.

2. Telephone Number Storage

The machine can be setup for three types of easy dialling. One Touch, Speed Dial and Groups

for Broadcasting of faxes.

3. Dual Access Memory

The MFC9650 has a time saving dual access memory. Dual access memory can process

different jobs at the same time allowing you to send and receive faxes at the same time. You

can also print documents while the machine is printing documents.

4. Memory Reception

An excellent feature that ensures important communications are never lost, when the MFC9650

is out of paper or consumables require replacing, the MFC9650 cleverly receives documents

into memory to be printed out when the machine is in an online state.

5. Remote Control

This feature allows you stay in touch with important communications from anywhere in the

world. Simply dial your MFC9650, enter the correct pin number followed by the relevant remote

control code and the user has access to their important faxes from anywhere in the world.

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1. Modem Speed

The fast 14,400 BPS modem combined with quick scanning provides the highest possible

transmission times of documents to other Fax/MFC machines. Combined with the latest

compression technology (MMR) documents can be transmitted in as little as 6 seconds.

2. Telephone Number Storage

There are 32 possible fax/telephone numbers that can be stored and then accessed using just

one key (One Touch Dial Numbers). Additionally you can program up to 100 speed dial

locations that can be accessed by 3 keys. Names can also be programmed for ease of

identification of the numbers you wish to access and in the event of the power being disrupted

the names and numbers will remained stored in the machines memory.

Additionally, groups can be setup so that a particular faxes can be Broadcast to different users.

Each group uses a One Touch Dial Key, then members are added to this group. Faxes can be

Broadcast to the Group by simply selecting the relevant One Touch Key.

3. Dual Access Memory

There is 4MB on board Random Access Memory (RAM) that cleverly allows the MFC9650 to

simultaneously send or receive faxes or scan while printing a document. When the MFC9650 is

printing a document from the PC it pauses the print job and prints out the received fax and then

resumes printing the document. The fax sending operation will continue regardless of the MFC

printing documents from the PC.

4. Memory Reception

This feature allows the MFC9650 to store upto 130 pages of received faxes into memory when

the machine is out of paper or the consumables have run out, ensuring mission critical

documents are never lost. When the error state is rectified the received faxes are automatically

printed of on the MFC9650.

5. Remote Control

Using the Remote control feature a user or owner of the MFC9650 can dial their machine from

any G3 fax machine anywhere in the world and retrieve documents stored in the memory of the

machine. This feature is secured by a 4 digit code allowing users to stay in touch with important

communications with the knowledge that their documents are secure.

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Laser Printer

The efficient design means print speeds of upto 12 pages per minute (12ppm) can be achieved

if using letter sized or A4 paper from the multi purpose cassette.

A high capacity 6000 page toner cartridge (TN-6600) or a standard yield option (TN-6300)

offering 3000 pages offers a choice in consumables for either the light or heavy user.

An economy mode that cuts toner consumption by 50%

The optional LT-400 lower tray further increases the paper capacity for longer print runs and

workgroup use. Duplex printing is catered for manually by following on screen driver prompts.

Built in PCL

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4 offers standard printing across all environments. An optional NC-8000 Network

Interface Card provides 10Mbit Ethernet and TCP/IP support, which ensure compatibility with

the most Ethernet Networks.

1. 600dpi Monochrome Printing

Combined with microfine toner, Brother's Advanced Photoscale Technology and our own High

Resolution Control System the MFC9650 produces exceptional print quality at up to 12ppm.

2. Platform Support and Emulation Support

The MFC9650 printer is compliant with all popular Windows

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environments: including

Windows

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3.1x, Windows

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95/98 and Windows NT

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4.0 and Windows

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2000. In addition to

Brother’s own Printer drivers a LaserjetIIP driver can be used from DOS applications. Also

included is Remote Printing Console a utility program for DOS, which can be used to set the

emulation of the printer in a DOS environment.

A USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface is included as standard on the MFC9650, a driver is

included for Windows 98.

3. Network Control and Support

With support for all popular platforms that support the most widely available TCP/IP protocols,

the MFC9650 offers an optional on-board network solution making it at home on any 10Mbit

Ethernet Network (using the optional NC-8000). The built in web server graphically displays the

status of the MFC and allows all aspects of the printer to be remotely managed using your

favourite web browser. Our BRAdmin32 Windows application can also be used to configure the

printer and monitor its status using the TCP/IP. SNMP capabilities extend network

management even further.

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4. Standard and Enhanced Paper Handling

An adjustable paper feed ensures that a variety of different paper sizes can be used. A manual

duplex option allows for duplex printing using the adjustable paper feeder located at the front of

the machine.

150-page output capacity

The MFC9650 has a 150-sheet output capacity.

Enhanced Paper Capacity

For uninterrupted large print runs, the addition of the optional LT-400 lower tray doubles the

paper-input capacity from 250 sheets to 500 sheets.

5. Technical Support

The MFC9650 and NC-8000 discussed in this guide have various levels and methods of

product support and technical support.

6. Printer Driver

The MFC9650 is supplied with Brother’s own dedicated Printer Driver and True Type Fonts for

Windows 95, 98 and Windows NT4. There is alternate Emulation support with HPLaserjetllP for

printing in DOS mode. A utility program Remote Printer Console in included which lets you

change the printer’s setting in a DOS environment.

Also included is USB driver for Windows 98 support.

A Windows 2000 Professional driver is currently being developed and will be released on the

Brother Web Site in the spring of 2000. For further details please contact www.brother.com

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7. On Board Memory and Memory Management

The MFC9650 is well equipped to deal with even the most complex document or graphics due

to a standard 4MB memory. Additionally, there is a 2MB flash ROM that is used to store

incoming faxes when the machine is out of paper or the consumables have run out.

Incoming FAX/MFC Memory (Flash ROM) is further upgradable by the optional ME2050 (2MB)

or ME4050 (4MB). This option is simple to install and offers a total Flash memory capability of

6MB or the equivalent to 380 pages out-of-paper reception.

8. Additional Software

When the optional NC-8000 is purchased additional LPR software is supplied.

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Peer-to-Peer printing software.

Our peer-to-peer printing software is designed to run on

Windows 95/98 computers and allows printing on a peer-to-peer based network that is using

the TCP/IP protocol.

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Specifications for Printer (MFC9650)

PRINTER Yes

Colour/Mono Mono

Engine Type Laser(ZL)

Resolution(dpi) 600x600

Speed(ppm)

Paper Capacity(sheets) 250

Optional Paper Capacity(sheets)

250 (User Option)

Standard Print Language Windows GDI(600x600)

Emulation

PCL4

Resident Fonts

24 Bitmap (PCL4 Comp.)

Fonts Disk Based

Yes (35 TrueType)

Paper Handling Size LTR, A4, B5, A5, EXE

Multi-Purpose Tray Custom Size (2.75x5 - 8.5x14)

Envelop(DL/C5/CM10/Mona)

Printer Driver

Win3.1x, 9x and NT4.0 Driver

With Auto Installer Program

Utility Software

Yes (Remote Printer Console for

PCL4)

Toner Life (High Yield) 6,000 pages

Toner Life (Standard) 3,000 pages

Drum Life (TBD) Up to 20,000 pages

Interface Type

Parallel & USB

Bundled Cable No (up to Country)

Network

Yes(Option:LAN Board)

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1. 600dpi class monochrome printing

Brother's MFC9650 allow Windows users to print at a maximum of 600 x 600 dpi.

2. Platform Support and Emulation Support

The MFC9650 is supplied with a range of different printer drivers (Windows 3.1/95/98 and NT

4.0), these drivers have been designed to install easily into their intended operating systems.

Individual users can run the SETUP.EXE program supplied to install the printer driver. However,

for people wishing to mass deploy Brother print drivers, we also provide the necessary INF files

which will allow you to install the driver from a Microsoft NT 4 based server.

A USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface is included as standard for additional support in a

Windows 98 Environment. The USB is an easy, no hassle way to connect your MFC9650 to

your PC, offering Plug and Play capabilities and making the whole process automatic.

3. Network Control and Support

The MFC9650 gains advanced TCP/IP network capabilities when the optional NC-8000

Network Interface Card is installed. Brother's easy to use network technology ensures smooth

operation and reliability. Also added are a whole range of new workgroup and Internet features.

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Protocol Support

Brother's NC-8000 optional NIC offers industry standard protocol support and performance. The

major network protocols are supported including: TCP/IP (including NetBIOS over IP), POP3,

SMTP, SMNP and LPR/LPD.

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4. Standard and Enhanced Paper Handling

As the MFC9650 is more likely to be connected to a network environment, or be used with

software applications that generate more paper, paper capacity can be doubled by installing the

optional 250 sheet lower tray (LT-400). This increases paper-input capacity from 250 sheets to

500 sheets.

The manual paper feed also accepts various paper formats including Paper Type for Manual

Pass : Letter, Legal, A4, B5, Executive, Envelopes, Transparencies, Laser label sheets,

Custom Size 2.75" x 5" to 8.5" x 14"

5. Technical Support

Included with MFC9650 is a comprehensive “User Guide” which contains all setup procedures,

troubleshooting information and regular maintenance guide. In addition to this there is

information regarding printer driver updates and firmware updates on Brother’s web site

www.brother.com

The NC-8000 contains a “Quick Setup Guide” with instructions on installation and setup. In

addition to this there is a comprehensive “User Guide” aimed at the Network Administrator on

the CD-ROM in two formats (Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word).

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6. Driver Features

Our Windows drivers also allow the user to take advantage of many of Brother's unique driver

features such as:

USB Driver

The Windows 98 USB driver for your MFC9650 provides all the features of the Brother Printer

Driver, but in addition you will find the automatic installation due to the USB Plug and Play

capabilities a real benefit. It provides a hassle free way to install the driver for those people not

particularly familiar with installing drivers.

Manual Duplex

Imagine that you have a 10 page document that you wish to print in duplex mode (i.e., you want

to print on both sides of the paper). Traditionally the only way to do this would be by buying an

optional duplex unit and then letting the duplex unit take care of the paper handling (printing on

both sides of the paper). Brother's MFC9650 Multi Function Centre tackle this problem in a

unique way. When manual duplexing is enabled within the printer driver, the printer will print the

pages in a particular order. Going back to our 10-page document example, the printer will print

pages 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. When those pages are printed, the printer driver will prompt you to re-

insert those pages back into the printer and then print pages 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. The driver takes

care of which pages to print, so there is no need to re-order your documents.

To enable manual duplex, do the following:

Select the "Duplex" tab from the driver, or using the Quick Print Setup program select "Manual

Duplex".

Figure 1 Printer Driver Properties

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Figure 2 Manual Duplex Dialog

As the dialog screen says: even pages will be printed first. When all even pages have been

printed, you will be prompted to re-insert the paper again and this time the printer will print the

odd pages.

Figure 3 Manual Duplex Second Dialog

Two in One Printing

Two in one printing is a useful feature that allows multi-page documents to be scaled down to

individual pages. On the MFC9650 a 2 in 1 printing mode can be enabled, a 2-page document

is scaled down to fit on one single A4/Letter sized page.

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7. On Board Memory and Memory Management

The MFC9650 is well equipped to handle complex documents quickly and efficiently using the

4Mbytes of on board Random Access Memory (RAM)

Configurable Memory

The memory capabilities are configured by the driver, device options allow you specify the

memory size of the MFC9650

8. Additional Free Software

Brother Peer-to-Peer Windows 95/98 printing software

We understand that not all users on a network access a file server, many smaller networks use

Microsoft's built in network capabilities for file sharing. However, those users who wish to access a

printer over a network will encounter a problem when trying to access a printer which is connected

to the network using the same Ethernet cabling and hub that are being used by the other PCs in

the network. To make life easier, we provide free peer to peer printing software. This software

allows users to print to the printer using the TCP/IP protocol. As well as being able to print to the

printer, you can also use your favourite web browser to manage the printer in your network.

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Convenience Copier

1. Multi Copy

The MFC9650 can be used conveniently as a copier, the machine allows up to 99 copies of an

original document with adjustable contrast and resolution setting. There are two ways to make

multiple copies on your MFC9650. You can select whether all the copied documents will be

stacked (all copies of page 1, then all copies of page 2 etc) or whether the documents will be

sorted (collated).

2. Zoom

The MFC9650 supports an enlargement and reduction facility for the documents you wish to copy.

3. Automatic Document Feeder

The automatic document feeder allows unattended copies of upto 30 originals.

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1. Multi Copy

This feature allows the MFC9650 to be used as a copier, upto 99 copies can be made of an

original document. The scanned documents can be either stacked, where all copies of page1 are

printed, then all copies of page 2 etc. Or the documents can be collated (sorted), pages 1, 2, 3, 4,

5 then another set of copies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 etc. The default resolution of 300x600dpi can be adjusted

for different quality of originals and the contrast can be set accordingly. There is a separate button

for photographic quality copying. Sorting increases the use of the MFC9650’s memory as all the

whole document is scanned into memory before copying.

2. Zoom

With the MFC9650 it is possible to Enlarge or Reduce the copied image to suit your needs. The

documents can be increased or reduced from 50% of the original upto 200% in increments of 1%.

3. Automatic Document Feeder

A 30 page automatic document feeder allows the most comprehensive of documents to be either

copied or transmitted as a fax. Simply load all the documents into the ADF and select the

appropriate speed dial or copy feature and the documents are automatically fed through the

MFC9650 one at a time.

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Scanner

1. Resolution

The MFC9650 can scan your documents at resolutions up to 1200 x 1200dpi producing finely

detailed, high quality images.

2. OCR Software Included

Included with the MFC9650 is a software utility that contains Optical Character Recognition using

Scansoft Textbridge software. Scanned text images can be converted into a ready to use editable

format.

3. Compatibility

Ease of use from a Twain Compatible product.

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1. Resolution

A whole range of resolutions from the TWAIN complaint scanner are available to suit your every

requirement for scanning documents. Scanning resolutions available are from 100x100dpi to

1200x1200dpi (Interpolated). The best resolution for scanning depends on a number of things,

quality of original, type of original and type of output required etc. This is useful if you want to scan

different pages with different resolutions.

For simple text based documents that require scanning resolutions of 200x200 dpi or 300x300dpi

are generally acceptable for all documents apart from the smallest text documents. Documents to

be converted by the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) are best scanned at 300x300dpi and

black and white selected.

2. Optical Character Recognition

OCR option included in the TWAIN complaint driver is a very useful software utility that allows you

to scan text documents and convert them via OCR back to text. Therefore reducing the need to

retype documents.

3. Twain Compatible

Driver specification that is complaint with the working group TWAIN specification ensures ease of

use and smooth operation with various TWAIN compatible software packages. The scanner driver

supplied with the MFC9650 is TWAIN compatible. Ensuring usability with any scanning software

that supports the TWAIN specification.

For more information on the TWAIN Working Group you can contact www.twain.org

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PC Fax

PC Fax software gives your MFC9650 an extra dimension, this free software allows you to both

send and receive faxes directly from your PC. This additional software is included as standard with

the MFC9650 making it a truly diverse Multi Function Product.

1. PC Fax Send

This feature is added to the MFC9650 with the Uni Message Pro software that is included as

standard. Now you can send a fax from any application directly from your PC. This feature

improves transmission times and the legibility of the transmitted fax.

2. PC Fax Receive

This feature lets you receive all incoming faxes directly to your PC, allowing central administration

of all incoming faxes. Faxes can be read before printing or forwarded to other fax machines.

3. Additional Features

Uni Message Pro software also includes a range of additional features including document

management, a phonebook and contact management and integration with an existing e-mail

service.

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1. PC Fax Send

Although fax machines have been excellent at sending pre-printed documents and re-creating

them at the receiving station. There has been some drawbacks not least the inability to send

directly from the users PC. This process involved printing the document or documents to a printer

and then manually inserting the document in the fax machine and dialing the correct number. This

method is far from efficient in terms of time and increases use of the office equipment, therefore

increasing costs on consumables and paper etc.

The Uni Message Pro software rectifies this allowing the user to transmit any type of graphics

image or text file directly from the application. Selecting the Uni Message Driver when printing the

application converts the data to fax data and starts the Uni Message Pro software. Here the user

just enters the fax number and the document is transmitted directly to the receiving fax machine.

Direct PC faxing also improves transmission times by upto 20% and there is an increase in the

quality of the transmitted image.

2. PC Fax Receive

This efficient feature allows the MFC9650 to direct all incoming faxes to a PC running the Uni

Message Pro. The obvious benefits of this features are centralised administration, incoming faxes

can then either be distributed by hand to the correct people or sent over an existing LAN as e-mail

attachments. This feature also reduces the amount of junk faxes as the administrator can view the

received faxes and decide whether or not to print them or just delete them directly from the PC.

The ability to receive faxes directly into the PC also reduces the usage of the MFC9650 saving

consumables such as toner and paper and therefore crucially reducing costs.

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NC-8000 Network Interface Card Features

The NC-8000 Network card offers a whole range of additional features for use on the LAN and

integrates the MFC9650 with the Internet. The new ITU-T standard the T.37 recommendation

has integrated conventional fax machines with IP networks allowing a step forward in Fax

Technology. Requirements of the ITU-T37 Simple Mode recommendation are that the NC-8000

uses TCP/IP (the most popular protocol associated with the Internet and LAN’s), SMTP and

POP3 mail protocols. The e-mail client used for sending information must be MIME compatible.

1. Network Printing

Share your printer as a workgroup printer on your LAN and print at upto speeds of 12ppm. Also

include is Brother’s own Peer-to-Peer software allowing to you print over the network in a

Windows 95/98 workgroup environment.

2. Internet Fax

Send and receive faxes over your IP network, the NC-8000 supports SMTP and POP3 protocols

allowing documents to be transmitted over the LAN or the Internet to other Internet Fax

machines.

3. Scan to E-mail/Network Scanner

Transmit your documents as e-mail attachments to other users on your LAN or the Internet. The

ITU-T T.37 Simple Mode recommendation supports Tiff-f file attachments that can be viewed

with the Imaging software included with Windows 95/98 and NT4 or the Tiff-f viewer supplied on

the NC-8000 CD-ROM.

4. Forward E-mail to E-mail/Fax

Using the NC-8000 it possible to forward e-mail sent to the MFC9650 to other e-mail addresses

on your LAN or across the Internet, or alternatively forward incoming faxes destined for the

MFC9650 as Tiff-f file attachments to other faxes with Internet capability (the Internet fax must

support the ITU-T T.37 Simple Mode recommendation) or to other e-mail addresses on the LAN

or across the Internet.

5. Web Based Management

The NC-8000 has a built in web server that can be configured from any web browser. This

allows the user or administrator to configure all set-up procedures, Fax settings, Internet

Setting, . Additionally the status of the Multi Function Centre can be monitored and errors

displayed when the machine is out of paper or toner is running low.

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